Aircraft Manufacturing Operations Lead

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs and EAP

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Parental leave and funeral/jury duty休

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to direct and coordinate the production assembly department. You will oversee quality and safety of the aircraft build, and support the health, training, and retention of the direct labor force.

Responsibilities include setting production schedules, working with Process Engineers to improve line design, and delivering on-time, defect-free internal deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred from a four-year College; Associate's degree may be considered with additional years of experience in manufacturing leadership.
• 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Cirrus Design's manufacturing processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Internet software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solver.
• Ability to anticipate department needs.
• Courage to resolve complex personnel issues.
• Deliver well thought out decisions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate effective planning and organizing during chaotic times. Must be able to fill out work instructions properly, able to understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain the planning procedures.
• Must be able to understand all process specifications and pertinent reference information.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Principles and practices Lean Principles throughout department. (Will be required to lead lean Projects). Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies the 6S principle (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).

Responsibilities

• Communicates company vision and organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensures all safety standards/ policies are met.
• Monitors employee performance.
• Responsible for employee training and qualifications. Assigns trainers, monitors employee's progress and makes changes to station skill requirements as needed.
• Executes production design as provided by Cirrus Process Engineering. Communicates back regarding area performance to targets. Works with Process Engineers to correct and continually improve line design.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Sets a standard of teamwork in assigned area; coaches and guides employees, set plans for improvement, increase production, overcome obstacles, and achieve on time delivery with zero defects to internal customers.
• Continually strives for process improvement, cost reduction, and labor hour reduction in assigned area. Identifies change initiatives and engages employees in positively implementing and communicating change.
• Works to reduce scrap and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's) and works to stay within the guidelines for overtime while monitoring absenteeism.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (manufacturing/engineering)

Associate's degree with experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to direct and coordinate the production assembly department. You will oversee quality and safety of the aircraft build, and support the health, training, and retention of the direct labor force.

Responsibilities include setting production schedules, working with Process Engineers to improve line design, and delivering on-time, defect-free internal deliveries.